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13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6

I went to see a doctor as well! I honestly thought there was something wrong with my body and it didn't even occur to me that I could be feeling so exhausted and run down because of depression! During the worst of it I was sleeping 16 hours a day and still tired, felt slightly feverish, and felt cold and light-headed. But the only thing doctors found wrong is low iron.

It's so strange how depression can have such a noticable effect on how I physically feel. I feel so much healthier when I'm not as depressed.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3

Me, I had diarrhea, headache (so bad that I became blind for 15 min), bronchitis, lips infection, eye infection, etc... I even went to see a Specialist Doctor to find why I have always a sick (they always change but I'm always sick with something).

This is when I decide to see therapist coz we can't find anything that is physical.

Worst year of my life always being sick coz when it's emotional and your physical goes well, it's easier to carry as a load. When both are weak, it's tough to see the light.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 52

I have most of the typical physical symptoms: fatigue, low energy, insomnia, weight issues etc.. I also noticed that my body overreacts during depressions; a slight joint inflammation often becomes a full blown inflammation within hours. Medications hardly work to counter those inflammations.

Strangely enough since I started ADs; it looks like the inflammations follow a more normal course without my body overreacting.

13 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Members,

Depression not only has psychological symptoms, it can also have physical symptoms. They include:

Low libido
Decreased energy and fatigue
Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
Sleep problems including insomnia, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
Appetite and/or weight loss or overeating and weight gain
Restlessness
Irritability
Persistent physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and chronic pain

We now invite our members to discuss the physical symptoms they may be experiencing and/or to ask questions.

Samantha, Health Educator

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